Phu Quoc Beaches: Explore the Top 12 Pristine Paradises on the North and South Islands

Located in the Gulf of Thailand and belonging to Kien Giang province, Phu Quoc has long been known as the largest tourist island in Vietnam with many extremely beautiful beaches that have attracted tens of thousands of tourists each year. It is called “Pearl Island” because it is favored by nature with many beautiful beaches like paintings, stretching from the North to the South.

In the following article, Rooty Trip will introduce you to the top 12 most beautiful Phu Quoc Beaches that are checked in by many tourists!

Bãi biển Phú Quốc (Cre: Ins vadim_potekhin – __pa.pa.pa – evagram717)

1. 4 Most Beautiful Beaches in the South of Phu Quoc Island

Join Rooty Trip to discover the stunning beauty of three beautiful beaches in the south of the island below. Here, you will be immersed in the space of blending into the natural sea and the wonderful scenery that many tourists love.

1.1 Bai Sao – Starfish Beach

• Rating: 3.9/5* – 6730 reviews
• Address: An Thoi, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang. (Near Sao Beach Resort Restaurant, Ap Bai Sao)

Topping the list of the most beautiful beaches in Phu Quoc, Bai Sao cannot be missed. This place is located in the South of the Pearl Island, about 25 km from the center of Duong Dong ward.

Bai Sao Phu Quoc has a white sand coastline stretching up to 7 km along with green coconut trees and a calm and clear sea. Stopping at Bai Sao, visitors will be conquered by the wild, gentle scenery of nature, the smooth white sand beach like a crescent moon and surrounded by green coconut trees. The rich blue sea is an ideal place for visitors to enjoy a feeling of peace and safety even during the rainy season. Bai Sao is characterized by clear water that can see through the bottom, making visitors unable to help but admire its rich beauty.

Sao Beach is located in a sheltered area, famous for its blue sea, white sand and calm waves (Cre: Ins fall0715)

Besides admiring and enjoying nature, visiting Bai Sao, you will also be able to participate in exciting activities such as: jet skiing, surfing, diving to see coral reefs, kayaking… Because Bai Sao is located in the Southwest windward area. In addition, the sea of ​​Bai Sao is relatively shallow, so it is very safe for young children and people who cannot swim.

The best time of year to visit Bai Sao is from June to October. This is the time when the weather is clear and sunny, suitable for fun and entertainment activities on the sea.

The clear, peaceful sea at Sao Beach (Photo: indochinasuntravel)

1.2. Khem Beach

Rating: 4.3/5* – 695 reviews

Address: Ward 2, Duong Dong ward, Phu Quoc city (Near Premier Residences Phu Quoc Resort)

Quiet and pristine, Khem Beach is located in An Thoi ward and about 25km south of Duong Dong ward. This Phu Quoc beach is favored by connoisseurs when it was voted in the top 50 most beautiful beaches in the world by Flight Network in early 2018.

Looking far and wide and looking from above, Khem Phu Quoc beach has a crescent shape, “embraced” by green forests and far away are the waves lapping on the white sand. The sea water here is so clear that you can see the bottom with the naked eye.

Khem Beach, in addition to its beautiful coastline, is also surrounded by a deep green forest (Cre: Ins irina_ni3579)

Coming to Khem Beach, you can not only swim but also experience kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, diving and swimming. Nearby is the Gieng Tien site, you can fish for squid at night at very affordable prices.

Famous as an ideal tourist destination all year round, however, the most beautiful and brilliant time of Khem Beach is from May to October. At this time, the weather is clear, the sun is light and the sea is calm, suitable for outdoor activities.

The pristine beauty of Khem Beach fascinates visitors (Photo: Agoda)

1.3. Bai Truong Beach

Rating: 4.4/5* – 239 reviews

Address: Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong To, Phu Quoc

Mentioning the beautiful beaches of Phu Quoc, it would be a big miss if not mentioning Bai Truong Beach – the place that conquers the “hearts” of travelers with its beauty like a paradise. Bai Truong is located in a prime location, located in the Southwest of the Pearl Island, about 15 minutes drive from the center of Duong Dong.

Gently sloping from Dinh Cau Cape to Khoe Tau Ru, Bai Truong is characterized by a coastline divided by many rock formations of different shapes, a fine white sand beach and a small peaceful fishing village.

So, what does Bai Truong Phu Quoc have? With its strong natural advantages, Bai Truong seems to have everything you need: majestic scenery, eye-catching scenery, relaxed weather and even attractive specialties. And the most special thing that makes any tourist coming here will be impressed is the brilliant and romantic sunset scene gradually falling on the sea surface.

Truong Beach leaves visitors with a memorable impression thanks to its romantic sunset scene (Cre: Ins mmay.aan)

Blessed by nature, Bai Truong is considered as the “virtual living paradise” of the Pearl Island, because every square meter produces lifetime photos. The best time to travel to Bai Truong is during the dry season, from November to April of the following year.

The charming and poetic sunset scene at Truong Beach (Photo: Toquoc)

1.4. Sunset Sanato Beach

Address: Group 3, Ap Duong Bao, Duong To commune, Phu Quoc City

Sunset Sanato Beach stretches for more than 1km along Bai Truong, about 2km from Phu Quoc Airport and about 14km from Duong Dong. Located on the west coast, Sunset Sanato has become one of the most ideal places to admire the beautiful sunset. There are also unique “virtual living” corners such as the gate of heaven, the ladder to heaven, long-legged elephants, …

Sunset Sanato Beach is an ideal place to watch the sunset on the Pearl Island (Cre: Ins panda_booob)

2. 8 Most Beautiful Beaches in the North of Phu Quoc Island

The beaches in the North of Phu Quoc may not be as famous as the South in terms of the number of check-ins and reviews, but they have a strong and impressive beauty, attracting tourists with landscapes unlike anywhere else.

2.1. Ong Lang Beach

Rating: 4.2/5* – 508 reviews

Address: Cu Duong ward, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang (Near Camia Resort & Spa)

Located on the west coast of Phu Quoc Island, about 7km from Duong Dong ward, Ong Lang Beach conquers visitors with its wild and romantic space, bringing a feeling of peace and relaxation. The natural scenery here is extremely romantic, especially when the sunlight turns the clear blue water into a bright pink between the sky and clouds. Watching the sunset here can be said to be very beautiful.

Here, the people who bathe in the sea are mainly locals, so there are not too many tourists. That makes the beach very beautiful and clean.

Ong Lang Beach is famous for its romantic sunset scene for couples (Cre: Ins 2yuring)

Ong Lang Beach also offers an interesting activity such as: diving to see the colorful coral world, kayaking or immersing yourself in the brilliant sunset scene in the late afternoon.

Ong Lang Beach is favored by “Mother Nature” with its peaceful beauty and pleasant weather. The best time to visit is during the dry season, from November to April of the following year. This is the best time to fully admire the brilliant scenery of the natural landscape here.

If anyone likes to relax in a quiet place, then coming to this area is very reasonable. However, there is a section of the beach that can be bathed in, while some sections you need to pay attention to the reefs when playing.

Ong Lang Beach is located on the West Coast of the Pearl Island (Photo: phuquocislandexplorer)

2.2. Bai Dai Beach

Rating: 4.4/5* – 342 reviews

Address: Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang (near Phu Quoc United Center)

Located in a prime location in the northwest of the island, Bai Dai Beach is known as the home of Vietnam’s leading resort and entertainment complex – Phu Quoc United Center, promising to bring you many interesting experiences.

The reason it is called “Bai Dai” is because the beach has a coastline length of up to 15 km, stretching from Mui Ganh Dau to Bai Can. This place was voted by National Geographic Magazine (US) as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world in 2017. The scenery here has won the hearts of visitors with its clear blue water, coconut trees swaying in the afternoon wind and especially the golden sand that is always cool in the sun and wind.

Ganh Dau beach is also one of the few places with coral diving services. If you want to know which beach in Phu Quoc is the most beautiful for coral diving, please see the Top 10 most beautiful coral diving spots in Phu Quoc.

Bai Dai Beach with a 15km coastline and beautiful white sand (Cre: Ins bltt.bae)

Next to the beach are a few local pubs serving very fresh seafood at reasonable prices: jumping snails, scented snails, blood cockles, octopus… However, now if you want to enjoy fresh seafood at reasonable prices, you should visit the restaurants. near the sea near Ganh Dau market, only a few km from Bai Dai.

Not only does it have beautiful natural scenery, but the weather at Bai Dai is also very “pleasing to tourists”. The best time to fully admire the beauty here is from November to March or from mid-April to June. Bai Dai promises to bring you unforgettable and unforgettable moments.

Bai Dai Beach – Resort paradise on the Pearl Island (Photo: Laodong)

2.3. Cua Can Beach

Rating: 4/5* – 215 reviews

Address: Cua Can commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang (Near Green Bay Phu Quoc Resort & Spa)

Continuing the list of beautiful beaches in Phu Quoc, we must also mention Cua Can beach, which is 6km from Duong Dong ward to the north. Cua Can beach is strange because its current flows from both the sea and the Cua Can river. That’s why people compare Cua Can beach to a “hybrid”, beautiful and charming to the end! The wonderful combination of the Cua Can River and the sea has created for this place an island full of white sand, like a silk scarf fluttering in the deep blue ocean.

Cua Can is characterized by its more沉黙and peaceful beauty, because the sea here is still quite wild and has not been exploited much for tourism. Walking along the coast, you will see the image of small fishing villages of the locals, hidden among the green coconut trees.

The pristine Cua Can Sea is an ideal destination for tourists who love to explore (Cre: Ins anhkhoa1202)

Because of the mixture of river water and seawater, the water color in Cua Can will not be too clear, but the simple beauty and fresh air still make people fascinated. Especially in the evening, sitting by the sea, sipping fresh seafood and watching the sunset will be an unforgettable romantic memory.

The food here is rated quite cheap and delicious. Fresh food for a group of 6 people to eat is full but the price is only around 1,000,000-1,300,000 VND. You can find eateries that are rafts located right on the river with the advantage of being quite wild, suitable for those who like to explore on their own.

The best time of year to visit here is from late October to May of the following year. When Cua Can enters the dry season, the sea is clear, the waves are calm and there is little rain.

The pristine and peaceful beauty of Cua Can Beach (Photo: phuquocislandexplorer)

2.4. Ganh Dau Beach

Rating: 4.1/5* – 165 reviews

Address: Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang (Near New Land Bay Hotel)

Ganh Dau is located in the northwest of the island, so to get to this beach, you have to go quite far, about 30km from the center to Ganh Dau commune. This is a place where very few people live, so this beach is beautiful because it is deserted, sparse and simple.

Like “a rough gem that has not been polished yet”, Ganh Dau conquers visitors with its pristine and simple natural setting with fine white sand and clear blue water. This is the best place for those who love a private space, have a strong connection with nature.

Ganh Dau Beach fascinates visitors with its white sand and clear blue water (Cre: Ins puvivu_08)

The most interesting experience at Ganh Dau cape is that you can stand here and admire the majestic landscape of the border area between Vietnam and Cambodia. The best time to visit this place is during the dry season, from November to April of the following year. This is the stage when the natural scenery at Ganh Dau is most beautiful and charming.

The pristine and peaceful seascape of Ganh Dau Beach (Photo: plantotravel)

2.5. Rach Vem Beach

Rating: 4.4/5* – 148 reviews

Address: Rach Vem, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang (near Phuong Hong restaurant)

Located about 20km north of Duong Dong ward, Rach Vem Beach is also one of the beautiful beaches that many tourists choose when coming to Phu Quoc. This place is also known as the “kingdom of red starfish”, because every season, thousands of red starfish flock and hide under the clear water of Rach Vem.

There are many red starfish at Rach Vem Beach for tourists to take pictures (Cre: Ins phuongtrile)

The calm sea surface is very suitable for sup, kayaking, swimming and diving to see fish and starfish. You can eat seafood at the beach huts, there is also a romantic dining service in the middle of the sea for those who need it. If you want to wake up on a blue beach, you can completely book a hut to sleep in. The price ranges from 500,000 VND/hut.

Rach Vem is most beautiful in the dry season, when the weather is cool, the sea is calm and the waves are calm. This is also the season of red starfish. However, please note that when moving to this beach, there will be a bumpy and very difficult section to go, so please move at a speed of about 15-20 km/h.

The season of red starfish returning to Rach Vem Beach (Photo: Booking)

2.6. Vung Bau Beach

Rating: 3.9/5* – 122 reviews

Address: Cua Can, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang

Vung Bau Beach is located in the northwest of Phu Quoc Island, between Ong Lang Beach and Bai Dai, 20km north of Duong Dong ward. With a length of about 6km and a unique crescent shape, this beach is often called Bai Ban Nguyet by locals. Here, visitors can participate in many recreational activities such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and taking pictures.

To experience Vung Bau Beach at its best, you should come during the dry season from November to April to enjoy the beautiful sunset and enjoy fresh seafood. At the same time, visitors also need to pay attention to protecting the marine environment by avoiding littering, not burning fires on the sand, and not affecting the local community.

Vung Bau Beach has a unique crescent shape and a beautiful natural setting (Cre: Ins phoebe_millsap)

Entrance to Vung Bau Beach is free, but visitors have to pay for services such as boat rental, chair rental, umbrella rental, and other services. If you want to stay overnight, there are many hotels, resorts or guesthouses near the beach with prices ranging from 300,000 – 2,000,000 VND/night.

Vung Bau Beach attracts tourists by its wildness, peacefulness and freshness of nature. This is the place for visitors to feel close to nature, relax and enjoy life.

Vung Bau Beach has a unique crescent shape and a beautiful natural setting (Cre: Ins phoebe_millsap)

2.7. Ba Keo Beach

Rating: 4.0/5* – 64 reviews

Address: Intersection of Tran Hung Dao and Airport, Duong Dong ward, Phu Quoc

Ba Keo Beach is a small beach, but it is located in a very prime location, right in Duong Dong ward. Ba Keo Beach is extremely romantic with fine sand, stretching all the way to Cua Lap. Located in the central area, Ba Keo Beach is very popular with many developed convenient services.

You will be able to relax at the most luxurious resorts in Phu Quoc, enjoy delicious seafood dishes and participate in surfing and snorkeling activities under the ocean when you come to Ba Keo Beach.

The best time to visit Ba Keo Beach is from October to March of the following year. At that time, the weather is sunny, the sea is calm, very suitable for water activities.

Ba Keo Beach has many restaurants, bars and many amenities (Cre: Ins vuhaiduong88)

The clear blue sea at Ba Keo Beach Phu Quoc (Photo: beachsearcher)

2.8. Dinh Cau Beach

Rating: 4.4/5* – 70 reviews

Address: Ap Bai Sao, An Thoi ward, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang (Near Bai Sao Resort Restaurant)

Dinh Cau Beach is located in the center of Duong Dong ward, near Dinh Cau and Dinh Ba Thuy Long Thanh Mau. Dinh Cau has a wide, clean and fine sand beach. This is an ideal bathing spot for small groups of tourists and is also a place to enjoy Phu Quoc specialties and watch the sunset on the west sea.

Dinh Cau Beach is not only a suitable place for activities such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and taking pictures, but also a venue for many cultural, artistic and tourism events, such as the whale festival, the festival. sea festival, lantern festival and many other events.

Dinh Cau Beach is very suitable for small families or couples (Cre: Ins hogi_68)

Interesting experiences when coming to Dinh Cau Beach are enjoying the beautiful sunset in the afternoon, participating in fun activities and enjoying fresh seafood. At the same time, visitors also need to pay attention to protecting the marine environment by avoiding littering and not burning fires on the sand, respecting the local community.

Small beach at Dinh Cau Cape Phu Quoc (Photo: @bk_travel_)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Phu Quoc beaches?

The dry season in Phu Quoc (from October to April of the following year) is the ideal time for beach tourism. At this time, the weather is mild, with little rain, calm seas and clear blue water, very favorable for fun activities, swimming and snorkeling.

The rainy season in Phu Quoc (from May to September) often has a lot of rain, rough seas and big waves, which are not safe for swimming. However, this is the low tourist season so the price of services will be cheaper, tourists can also explore the island comfortably without worrying about the crowds.

What do I need to prepare for a trip to Phu Quoc beach?

• Necessary documents: These are mandatory identification documents for tourists to travel, check in at hotels, buy air tickets, high-speed trains, etc.
• Money and ATM card: You should bring cash to pay for small expenses such as eating and drinking, buying souvenirs, etc. ATM card is also a necessary item for you to withdraw cash when needed.
• Essential personal items: Items such as thin, light, comfortable, sweat-wicking clothes, sunscreen to protect the skin, non-slip beach sandals, etc.
• Medicines and medical supplies: You should bring some common medicines such as cold and flu medicine, digestive medicine, pain reliever, etc. just in case.
• Technology devices: Phone, camera to save beautiful photos and power bank to avoid running out of battery during the trip.

The beach is one of the Phu Quoc tourist attractions typical of Phu Quoc that no tourist should miss. In addition to the experience of bathing, playing games such as rowing, surfing, .. then the beaches are also check-in places in Phu Quoc for those who like to mark their footsteps on each journey.

Above is the top 12 Phu Quoc beaches beautiful, definitely not to be missed in the journey to the Pearl Island. It can be seen that nature has been too generous to Phu Quoc when giving this land many beautiful beaches. If you are interested in Phu Quoc tours, please contact Rooty Trip with the information below for detailed advice!

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